Shipping Assistant/Clerk

Lamplight, home of the TIKI® Brand; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The W.C. Bradley Co. is seeking a Shipping Assistant / Clerk to coordinate day-to-day shipments and verify shipping paperwork for accuracy.

You will prepare manifests, labels, bills of lading, and packing slips, and act as the primary contact to carriers. Prior WMS/SAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in shipping/warehouse a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify shipping paperwork including manifests, labels, bills of lading, and packing slips.
• Check trucks in/out of WMS and assign dock doors with Dock Lead.
• Secure signatures on bills of lading for outgoing shipments.
• Serve as primary contact to carriers for inbound/outbound shipments.
• Coordinate pickups with shipping carriers and escalate as needed.
• Assist with EWM and SAP shipping tools as a subject-matter expert.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Fast learner

Proactive service attitude

Flexibility

Attendance reliability

Situational awareness

WMS experience

FedEx/UPS systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

FedEx/UPS systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Shipping Assistant / Clerk is responsible for the day to day coordination of shipments, verifying and maintaining shipping paperwork for accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify manifests, shipping labels, bills of lading, and packing slips. Ensure all shipping paperwork is maintained in a secure and organized manner.
• Check all trucks in and out of WMS and assign dock doors in coordination with Dock Lead.
• Secure signatures on bills of lading for out-going shipments, ensuring all paperwork is processed according to Lamplight and Customer specifications.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact to carriers for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Contact shipping carriers to arrange, coordinate, resolve or reschedule pickups. Escalate to Traffic or Shipping Supervisor as needed.
• Serve as the functional expert to assist others with questions or process related issues in both EWM and SAP shipping tools.
• Provide backup coverage for Fulfillment Expeditor and assist with label generation for shipments as needed.
• Coordinate with leadership and communicate work assignments as needed to run dock efficiently.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum Work Experience

• Shipping and warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• PC literate, with skills in the use of WMS and FedEx/UPS systems preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours over all shifts.

License(s) / Certification(s): None

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Able to manage and execute a variety of projects and decisions simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply new concepts quickly
• Proactive; service-oriented attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adapt to a rapidly changing and fast paced environment.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness

Contacts

Physical Requirements

Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of this job.

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The W.C. Bradley Co. is an Affinnative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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